Meralco rates up in October

GMA Network - Oct 13, 2026

Households should brace for a higher electricity bill this month, as Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) on Tuesday announced a rate increase for October, driven by higher generation charges which offset lower transmission costs and taxes.

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